Torpedoed

What is the historical significance of the term 'torpedoed' in naval warfare?

• It refers to a ship being sunk by a torpedo.

• It describes a ship being captured by pirates.

• It means a ship was lost in a storm.

• It indicates a ship was decommissioned.

Which of the following events involved a ship being torpedoed during World War II?

• The sinking of the Titanic

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The sinking of the USS Indianapolis

In which war did the use of torpedoes become a significant naval strategy?

• World War I

• The American Civil War

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Korean War

What is a torpedo in the context of naval warfare?

• A type of underwater missile

• A type of naval ship

• A defensive naval strategy

• A communication device

Which country was the first to successfully use torpedoes in naval combat?

• United States

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• Italy

What was the primary purpose of torpedoes in naval battles?

• To disable enemy ships

• To communicate with allies

• To transport troops

• To navigate through waters

Which technological advancement made torpedoes more effective in the 20th century?

• Sonar technology

• Steam engines

• Radar technology

• Nuclear propulsion

What was the impact of torpedo attacks on naval warfare strategies?

• Increased emphasis on submarine warfare

• Decreased importance of naval battles

• Increased use of aircraft carriers

• Decreased need for naval blockades

Which of the following ships was famously torpedoed during World War I?

• HMS Dreadnought

• USS Arizona

• RMS Lusitania

• HMS Victory

How did the development of torpedoes influence the design of naval ships?

• Ships were designed with reinforced hulls

• Ships became smaller and faster

• Ships were equipped with more lifeboats

• Ships were painted in camouflage colors